Kudzu root is a vine plant and a specialty of Hengfeng Gegenshi, where the name "Gegenshi" originates from kudzu—meaning the source of kudzu. According to records in the "Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica", Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica", various editions of the "Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China", as well as research and authentication by the Jiangxi Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine…
Guangfeng Bailin Goose Variety Description Origin and Distribution: Also known as the Silver Goose. Primarily produced in the central and southwestern parts of Guangfeng County, Jiangxi Province, and now distributed in Yushan, Shangrao, Yanshan, Hengfeng, and Geyang counties of the province. Appearance Characteristics: A medium-sized meat-type goose breed. Medium build, compact and well-proportioned. The entire body is covered with pure white, glossy feathers. …
Guangfeng Peas with Braised Crucian Carp is a specialty dish from Guangfeng County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province. It belongs to the Rao Bang cuisine of Jiangxi cuisine and is a signature dish of Guangfeng County. It is beloved by many for its "delicious, fragrant, crispy, and tender" qualities. The main ingredient used in Guangfeng Peas with Braised Crucian Carp is Yongfeng peas, a local specialty of Guangfeng, while the crucian carp comes from...
Origin and Distribution: The central production area and place of origin of Guangfeng Cattle is Guangfeng County in Jiangxi Province, mainly distributed in parts of the surrounding counties such as Yushan, Shangrao, Hengfeng, and Yiyang. Physical Characteristics: Bulls have heavy and broad heads, while cows have lighter and narrower ones. They have straight noses, flat foreheads, prominent occipital bones, and often protruding eyes. Horn shapes are categorized into “Fu Character Horn,” “Eagle…”
The Guangfeng specialty White-Eared Yellow Chicken, also known as the White-Eared Silver Chicken, Jiangshan White-Eared Chicken, Yushan White-Eared Chicken, or Shangrao White-Eared Chicken, is mainly produced in Guangfeng, Shangrao, and Yushan counties in the Shangrao region of Jiangxi Province, as well as in Jiangshan County, Zhejiang Province. Conservation methods: conservation areas and farms (Jiangxi Qiangfeng Poultry Breeding Co., Ltd.). Population: in 2002, the production area had...
Turmeric Sun-Cured Tobacco is a specialty of Guangfeng County and a premium variety of yellow tobacco. It has been cultivated since the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty. Named “Turmeric” for its ginger-like color, tiger-striped patterns, thick leaves rich in oil, fragrant aroma, mellow flavor, and strong kick, it comes in golden yellow and pale yellow varieties. Both are flavor-enhancing types, suitable for making blended cigarettes. It was exported to international markets as early as the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty. 1…
Purple Old Red Tobacco is a traditional premium tobacco leaf produced in areas such as 24th Village and Guanli in Hengshan Town, Guangfeng County. It has been cultivated since the Shunzhi era of the Qing Dynasty (1644–1661). The leaves turn a purplish-red hue after sun-drying, hence the name “Zi Lao” (Purple Old). It belongs to the cigar-type sun-cured red tobacco category, characterized by large, thick leaves, mottled purplish-red patterns, rich oil content, and a longan-like aroma. The leaves feel silky in the hand, do not break or wrinkle easily, and...
The Silver Goose is an outstanding local breed in our province and county. Its meat is delicious, tender, and flavorful, while its feathers are white, fine, and soft, offering excellent insulation—earning it the title of “Jiangxi’s No. 1 Down Feather.” Our county has a history of raising Silver Geese for over 700 years and boasts abundant forage resources as well as feed materials such as wheat, corn, potatoes, and soybeans. In 1998…
The Guangfeng Goat is relatively small in size, with a long face and broad forehead. Both males and females have horns. Both sexes also have a tuft of whiskers at the front of the lower jaw, which are longer in males than in females. The entire body is covered in white fur. A one-year-old male goat weighs 24 kilograms, while a female weighs 19.5 kilograms. A three-year-old male weighs 30.2 kilograms, and a female weighs 28.3 kilograms. Male goats reach sexual maturity at 4–5…
Guangfeng’s specialty, White Jade Beans, are a climbing bean variety with smooth, pure white skin and an oblong, flat shape. They are a rare local cultivar and considered a treasure among beans. White Jade Beans are high in protein and low in fat, rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, C, and E. Regular consumption helps strengthen bones and the body, lower blood pressure, stimulate appetite…
Rice gluten balls are made by pounding steamed indica rice into a paste using a wooden mallet, then shaping it into small balls about the size of tangyuan (glutinous rice balls). The balls are cooked in a rich broth made from pork ribs or pork bone stock, along with bean sprouts, tofu puffs, taro, and shredded ingredients such as soaked dried mushrooms, wood ear fungus, dried bamboo shoots, and cuttlefish. Seasonings like scallions, ginger, and garlic are added, and for those who enjoy spicy food, chopped chili peppers can also be included...
Fried Oil Dumplings are made by scooping a thick batter into a specially crafted ladle (made from hammered sheet metal), adding shredded cabbage filling, and then deep-frying in hot oil. The preparation is simple, but the taste is distinctive—offering a mix of savory, salty, spicy, and tangy flavors. During festivals or when guests visit, every household can prepare its own unique fried snacks, among which Fried Oil Dumplings are absolutely essential…
Taro candy, also known as Xing’an crisp (historically, Hengfeng was called Xing’an County), was first produced in Geyuan and is a traditional food of the area, hence also called Geyuan taro candy. Taro candy is made from glutinous rice, taro, sesame, white sugar, tea oil, and other ingredients. Historically, taro candy produced in Geyuan was famous both within and beyond the province. It is said that Geyuan’s taro candy…
Geyuan tofu enjoys a far-reaching reputation and is known to all. It’s famed not only for its jade-like white appearance but also for its delicious taste. The process of making tofu isn’t complicated — first, select high-quality soybeans and grind them into soy milk, then process it into tofu. Geyuan tofu has a uniquely delightful flavor. Just picture a plate of snow-white, tender tofu...
Tung oil is still a vegetable oil used in industry. For example, when used to boil paint or soak wooden boats and furniture, it prevents water from seeping into the wood, helping wooden products remain durable for years, and so on. Unit price: 15 yuan/kilogram. Contact address: Office of the Hengfeng County Committee, Jiangxi Province. Postal code: 334300. Contact phone: 0793-5…
Pueraria, also known as deer vetch, yellow root, or chicken qi, is a perennial wild leguminous vine plant that is both medicinal and edible. It is abundantly produced in the mountainous areas of Geyuan Town, Hengfeng County, Jiangxi Province. The Pueraria from Geyuan, due to its unique growing environment, boasts the highest quality and is renowned worldwide. Pueraria has extremely high nutritional and medicinal value, and is honored in China as the “ginseng of the south, just as ginseng is of the north.”…
Kudzu, also known as wild kudzu, is a perennial leguminous vine plant that originally grows in high-altitude wilderness areas. It is a typical purely natural green food and organic product—free from pollution and harm, pure and cooling—with effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying, lowering blood lipids and blood pressure, preventing heatstroke and cancer. Kudzu, also called deer vetch, yellow gold, or chicken root, is a perennial wild leguminous vine...
1. Select large, fresh eggplants, wash them, steam until cooked, cut them in half lengthwise, flatten them, spread salt on the surface, and sun-dry them until they become dried eggplants. 2. Grind glutinous rice into powder, or use store-bought glutinous rice flour. Finely chop garlic and red chili peppers, then mix them with brown sugar (rock sugar can also be used), salt, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce, and other ingredients in the glutinous...
Gray Pancake is a food made by mixing glutinous rice and regular rice, grinding them into a slurry, letting it settle, filtering it through plant ash, and then steaming it in a bamboo steamer. It is a specialty of Shangrao. The people of Shangrao have the custom of making Gray Pancake during the Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan Festival, on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month). Ingredients: glutinous rice, regular rice, plant ash (used only for filtering) Process…
Cut the pork into 2-cm cubes. Make a shallow cut on the top of each chestnut with a knife, then do the same for each one. After cutting, place the chestnuts in boiling water for a short time, remove them, and peel off the shells while they are still hot. Set aside. 2 Place a wok over heat, add the pork cubes, along with soy sauce, cooking wine, a scallion bundle, and ginger slices. Cook until the pork pieces are browned, then immediately add enough broth to cover…